Sauder Village to host Fall Family Fun Night

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Oct 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM

ARCHBOLD, Ohio — On Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20 families from throughout the region are invited to gather at Sauder Village to celebrate fall by taking an evening train ride, exploring a straw maze, decorating pumpkins and enjoying a snack around the campfire. Reservations are now being taken for Fall Family Fun Night — a memorable way to celebrate fall at Sauder Village"We are pleased to be offering our Fall Family Fun Night Program again this year," shared Kim Krieger, media relations. "This evening program provides families with a special opportunity to enjoy an evening filled with traditional fall activities in the Historic Village."The evening program starts with a train ride from the Erie Express Train Station to Pioneer Settlement. Once at Pioneer Settlement guests can spend as much time as they would like enjoying a variety of fall-themed activities. Children will enjoy exploring the straw maze in the Stuckey Barn, decorating pumpkins and helping Mrs. Stuckey get ready for the winter in the Stuckey Farm House. There will also be a hay ride, cookies to decorate and a fall craft to make. Families will also want to spend time sitting around the campfire before catching a ride back to the train station on the Erie ExpressGuests can register to arrive at either 6 or 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 or 20 for Fall Family Fun Night. The train will return to the station on a regular basis starting at 7 p.m. and the last train will leave at 8 p.m. when the program is finished for the evening.Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for this special fall program. The program cost is $10 for adults, $6.50 for students ages 4-16 and children 3 and under are free. Special rates are available for members, lodging guests and groups of 14 or more.For more information or to register for the Fall Family Fun Night Program visit saudervillage.org/Creativity/Events/Fall_Family_Fun_Nights.asp5 or call 800.590.9755.There are many other activities planned at Historic Sauder Village through the end of October. Some of the special events include Fall on the Farm and Scout Day Oct. 13, Community Health Day Oct. 20 and Woodcarver’s Show & Sale Oct. 27 and 28.